Investigations Officer, P3, HQ Amman, Jordan (Temporary Job Opening)

Org. Setting and Reporting The Investigations Officer reports to the Chief, Investigations Division.

Responsibilities – The incumbent performs the following responsibilities independently or as a member of a team: • Undertakes or coordinates as appropriate, investigations of potential violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards including breaches of neutrality, misconduct, fraud, misappropriation, corruption and mismanagement, applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines; • Reviews and assesses complaints and allegations; formulates investigation plans, reviews and analyses all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conducts interviews of staff and other involved parties, records interviews, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic evidence, conducts investigative research and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results; • Prepares reports and ad-hoc briefs pertaining to investigations; • Prepares recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of UNRWA systems and operations; • Appraises progress of investigations and assesses probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies and advises colleagues accordingly; • Coordinates with local officials, governments, and outside organizations and obtains internal support such as interpreters to facilitate investigative work; reports outcomes of investigations to Chief, Investigations Division; – Supports investigations carried out in other offices in the Agency, including participation in Intake Committees, review of Terms of Reference and related plans for investigations; provides guidance on the conduct of such investigations in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines; – Provides advice on best-practice with respect to investigations; – Provides support in the preparation of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the investigation function including the prioritization of implementation plans of investigative work in consultation with his/her supervisor; – Contributes to the development of the office’s policy and procedural framework and best practices and other lessons learned from investigative work; makes recommendations and assists in ensuring that lessons learned from investigations, in particular investigations related to breaches of neutrality, are incorporated into the Agency’s policies and procedures; assists in the implementation of investigators training.

Competencies:

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply. – Applying Technical Expertise – Analyzing – Coping with Pressure and Setbacks – Relating and Networking – Planning and Organizing

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Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in law or any related field. Formal training and/or certification in various law enforcement methodologies / fraud examination or investigations.

Job – Specific Qualification Formal training and/or certification in various law enforcement methodologies / fraud examination or investigations.

Work Experience At least six years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience applying internationally recognized investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries. A minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in law or any related field.

Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic (Desirable)

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months.

Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Mobility Agreement, UNRWA will seek to engage staff members from other UN entities under this framework, should they be found suitable for this Temporary Appointment. The Investigations Officer will be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.. Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/